Country pub, restaurant and venue in Dunmow, Essex

Looking for a country pub and restaurant, serving great food? Maybe a classic afternoon tea or perhaps the best Sunday roast in Essex? The Butchers Arms, Dunmow provides a warm welcome for all serving hearty food in a child friendly location with ample parking – all just a short drive from Chelmsford. Come and enjoy!
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Restaurant & Bar

Our contemporary menu features something for everyone with classic bistro dishes from around the World – from ribs, steaks and wings to mac ‘n’ cheese and much more besides. We also have vegetarian options and smaller portions for children.

Served Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday lunchtimes and evenings.

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Sunday Roast

Whilst a lot has changed at The Butchers Arms, some things remain the same. This includes our fabled home-cooked Sunday Roast. We would like to think the best Sunday roast in Essex. If it’s Sunday why not visit us, put your feet up and relax whilst we peel the spuds!

Served Sundays from 12:00 to 17:30

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Your most loved local Essex pub!

We are delighted to announce that we have been voted Essex’s Most Loved Local Pub in the 2026 Muddy Stilettos Awards.

What makes this award so special is that it was voted for by you, our wonderful customers.

Thank you to everyone who voted.

You are what makes The Butchers Arms so special.

Muddy Stilhettos Winner

The Essex country pub for everyone

The recently modernised Butchers Arms is a contemporary country pub and restaurant, which by day is also a classic English tea room. We pride ourselves on the quality of our food, whether you are treating yourself to afternoon tea and sandwiches, or dining from our restaurant menu. From home-cooked food to our modern and contemporary style dishes, we are sure you will find something new and innovative from our kitchen. Conveniently situated in the heart of Essex, we serve quality cask ales, fine wines and an extensive menu make us a popular choice for Sunday lunches, family meals and drinks with friends.
 
 
 
 
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 Jason Coleman 
 
September 1, 2026
 
 
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Its an amazing family pub with great people and a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Steve Murrells 
 
August 26, 2026
 
 
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Great country pub serving good wholesome food. Great portion sizes, fresh and tasty food. Well worth the money. If you are passing its a must to get something to eat. Lovely beer garden as well.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Julia Gardiner 
 
August 23, 2026
 
 
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Just finished a really gorgeous Sunday roast the best I’ve had for such a long time , food fabulous and also the service really friendly especially the lady who brought our dinner out who was talking to us about our dog and the fact she has two dogs x lovely friendly service x we will definitely be back again x
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Chris Dent 
 
July 29, 2026
 
 
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Had a lovely mid-week Christmas dinner. Huge portions for starters and mains. Good hearty food well cooked and presented. Also a mid-summer lunch. Traditional pub food. Portions still large. Eton mess and rhubarb mess served like Knickerbocker glories!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Atul Patel 
 
July 27, 2026
 
 
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Too often in my experience, people in the business of service and serving customers simply ignore the basics of good customer service. That is not the case with The Butcher’s Arms! Jackie couldn’t have been more welcoming and friendly. Also, happy for me to taste a couple of ales before. We had lunch. My wife had the meat ploughmans which was delicious and plentiful - we ended up taking some of the meat home. I had the fish and chips, the fish was perfectly cooked. Great value for money. Highly recommended and we will be back.
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Meet our chef!

Mark Green, Head Chef at The Butchers Arms

Mark Green

Head Chef at The Butchers Arms

Our current Head Chef Mark Green joined our team at the end of October 2022. A local boy, Mark has worked all over the county and surrounding areas. He started his career at Westminster catering college, also spending some time in France.  Having worked his way through the ranks over more than thirty years he is a great addition to our team. Why not come down and sample his creations?

The family friendly pub and restaurant

The family friendly pub and restaurant

The Butchers Arms has been refurbished to bring you a relaxing and contemporary eating out experience. We offer a 40-seat restaurant, bar area and seating as well as an outside beer garden. We are child friendly, with a children’s play area and a chance to meet Wonky the donkey!
  • 40-seat restaurant
  • Bar seating
  • Beer Garden
  • Ample free car parking
  • Disabled access
  • Childrens play area

We are hiring!

Now hiring staff at The Butchers Arms

We are always on the lookout for enthusiastic, friendly people to join our team.

We currently have vacancies for:

  • Kitchen Assistant / Cook
  • Waiting Staff

Relevant experience is required.

To apply, please click below to email us your CV.

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